The B1250 Didn't Want to Start This Morning

[Katamaniac]

I haven't ridden the bike to work in a few weeks because of the terrible weather that we have had here in Kansas. I went out this morning to get on the bike for my morning commute and when I attempted to start the bike it fired right up as normal then immediately died. Then it took several attempts to get the bike to start. While I waas crakning the starter, you could hear it sputtering while it was firing. When it did start, I had to open the throttle slightly. After starting, it ran just fine. I have been under the impression that you shouldn't open the throttle on any vehicle with Fuel Injection while trying to start it.

The only thing that I can figure is, the fuel/air mixture wasn't quite right for the engine to start. I'll pull a couple plugs when I get home to see if anything shows up there.

I rode this bike to work all last winter with no problems what-so-ever.

[KenB]

What's the battery output saying when you hook up a meter to it?

[Katamaniac]

This was not an electrical problem. I was totaly related to fuel delivery.

[txbanditrydr]

A few weeks layoff, cold temps and a less than full gas tank could have added some moisture to the gasoline.  That might explain why it got better after you ran it for a while.   

[Katamaniac]

A few weeks layoff, cold temps and a less than full gas tank could have added some moisture to the gasoline.  That might explain why it got better after you ran it for a while.   

That makes sense, with the way the temps have been changing this winter and all the moisture in the air.

[bottomfeeder]

This actually happened to me the other day ... I was at work and it was raining when I left .. it sputtered like you mentioned and just holding the throttle open a little it started after a few seconds the sputter stopped and all sounded normal.  This was the only time it happened and I did park in the rain before.

[rider123]

Cracking the throttle a touch is not going to hurt it. In fact it will aid in starting as it will add a bit of fuel into the cylinders on a cold engine. Just don't crank it wide open.

[CWO4GUNNER]

Every time I start my B1250 I hold the throttle wide open for 1 minute to get it warmed up fast, it sounds like its going to blow up but never does...Just Kidding lol.